Amazing opportunity in Wake Forest, Stunning home is tucked in almost acre cul-de-sac lot, backs up to tree buffer owned by the HOA, fresh paint, Roof 2023, water heater 2019, rocking chair front porch welcomes guests, step into your foyer, to your right is your new office, spacious dining room on the left, continue to your family room with brick fireplace, open to the kitchen, white cabinets, granite, gas cooktop, pantry, island seating, breakfast nook, double staircase up, large owner suite upstairs, complete with soaking tub, separate shower, double vanities, walk-in closet, 3 other great size bedrooms, additional bath, bonus and laundry, tons of storage, walk up attic, huge unfinished walkout basement. Perfect outdoor space for entertaining, screened porch, fenced backyard, deck, stone patio, garden area, irrigation, 2 car garage, convenient to shopping, hwy 98.
This Wake Forest home is found on a quiet cul-de-sac with gorgeous wooded views from screened porch, deck & most windows. Back yard has new wrought iron fencing. Enjoy the outdoors by sitting at the fire pit just outside the lot belongs to this property and note that the land extends well beyond fence. The day light basement gives ample opportunity for huge expansion.
TMLS #1684417
Apr 30, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Sep 8, 2009
Listed
$430,000
$153/sq ft
TMLS #736726
Nov 4, 2004
Sold
$380,000
$135/sq ft
Nov 4, 2004
Sold
$380,000
$135/sq ft
Apr 1, 2004
Listed
$385,000
$137/sq ft
Apr 1, 2004
Listed
$385,000
$137/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,740 (+3.0%)
$100,000 + $481,550
$581,550
2024
$3,631 (+19.9%)
$100,000 + $481,550
$581,550
2023
$3,029 (+7.9%)
$100,000 + $481,550
$581,550
2022
$2,807 (+2.8%)
$70,000 + $315,890
$385,890
2021
$2,732 (+1.7%)
$70,000 + $315,890
$385,890
2020
$2,687 (−10.6%)
$70,000 + $315,890
$385,890
2019
$3,004 (+8.8%)
$70,000 + $315,890
$385,890
2018
$2,761 (+5.5%)
$68,000 + $297,329
$365,329
2017
$2,617 (+2.1%)
$68,000 + $297,329
$365,329
2016
$2,564 (−10.1%)
$68,000 + $297,329
$365,329
2015
$2,852 (+5.5%)
$68,000 + $297,329
$365,329
2014
$2,703 (+7.1%)
$80,000 + $327,853
$407,853
2013
$2,524
$80,000 + $327,853
$407,853
2012
$2,524
$80,000 + $327,853
$407,853
2011
$2,524
$80,000 + $327,853
$407,853
Tax history for 8689 Barrett Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,740 (+3.0%)
$100,000 + $481,550
$581,550
2024
$3,631 (+19.9%)
$100,000 + $481,550
$581,550
2023
$3,029 (+7.9%)
$100,000 + $481,550
$581,550
2022
$2,807 (+2.8%)
$70,000 + $315,890
$385,890
2021
$2,732 (+1.7%)
$70,000 + $315,890
$385,890
2020
$2,687 (−10.6%)
$70,000 + $315,890
$385,890
2019
$3,004 (+8.8%)
$70,000 + $315,890
$385,890
2018
$2,761 (+5.5%)
$68,000 + $297,329
$365,329
2017
$2,617 (+2.1%)
$68,000 + $297,329
$365,329
2016
$2,564 (−10.1%)
$68,000 + $297,329
$365,329
2015
$2,852 (+5.5%)
$68,000 + $297,329
$365,329
2014
$2,703 (+7.1%)
$80,000 + $327,853
$407,853
2013
$2,524
$80,000 + $327,853
$407,853
2012
$2,524
$80,000 + $327,853
$407,853
2011
$2,524
$80,000 + $327,853
$407,853
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.95 Acres
Year renovated
2004
Sq. Ft.
2,718
Year built
2004
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
1812.02 78 2066 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 11, 2026.
R-80W
Residential-80 Watershed District
The R-80W zoning districts are known as residential watershed districts. These districts allow very-low-density residential development in the form of single-family detached dwellings and duplexes. A limited number of nonresidential uses are also allowed, but generally only if the Board of Adjustment first reviews and approves a site plan and Special Use Permit for such use.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Attached Garage: Yes
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Open Parking: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Total: 4
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Double Vanity, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Radon Mitigation, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Room Information
Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Fiber Cement
Building Area Total: 2816.0
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
Foundation Details: Block
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Smart Irrigation
Fencing: Back Yard
Roof: Shingle
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2816.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Two
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.95
Lot Size Area: 0.95
Lot Size Square Feet: 41382.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 3631.43
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Community Water
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air, Dual
Location
HOA Information
Association: Yes
Association Name: Covington Park
Association Fee: 415.0
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Wakefield
High School: Wake - Wakefield
Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: 98 to Stony Hill Rd., Left on Stony Hill, Right onto Covington Ridge Rd, Left onto Barrett Ridge Rd., Home down on the left.
Latitude: 36.02454
Longitude: -78.603395
Postal Code: 27587
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,718
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.95 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: 2004
County: Wake County
APN: 1812.02 78 2066 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Laundry Room
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2024-10-16
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-09-05T21:14:25Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2024-09-05T21:40:33Z
Around this home
Schools
North Forest Pines Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.8mi
6/10
Wakefield Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.7mi
8/10
Wakefield High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.6mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
46% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Wake Forest, NC • 27587
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$627,000 – $759,000
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